The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
Ilana Zahavy '24

Ilana Zahavy ’24, Senior Design Editor

Ilana has been involved in graphics for The Merionite for all of high school and is currently the Senior Design Editor. Outside of The Merionite she does cross country, track, makes chalkboard designs for a bakery and hangs out with friends!

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[Photo] Grade inflation at LM

Amy Lee ’24 and Noah Barkan ’24
February 21, 2024
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[Photo] Advisory for our Admin: An Insight on the Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC)

Alessandra Cahill ’25, Writer
November 20, 2023
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[Photo] The secret to success

Sarah France ’24, Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
In my back to school era

In my back to school era

Ilana Zahavy ’24, Senior Graphics Editor
October 15, 2023
Celebrating Inclusion at LM for National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Celebrating Inclusion at LM for National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Ilana Zahavy ’24, Michelle Kelly ’23, and Luke Shepard ’24
March 14, 2023
LM is overloaded with clubs | Graphic by Ilana Zahavy

[Photo] Club overload

Vivian Collins ’24, News Editor
March 14, 2023
There have been an increasing number of LGBTQ book bans around the country | Graphic by Ilana Zahavy

[Photo] Book bans bode bad news

Avery Pelletier ’25, Writer
March 14, 2023
LM high school will start later next school year | Graphic by Ilana Zahavy

[Photo] New start time, new LM

Katie Potts-Drew ’26, Writer
March 14, 2023
Graphic by Ilana Zahavy '24

[Photo] Main Line works

Ben Cromer ’24, Writer
March 14, 2023
Graphic by Ilana Zahavy '24

[Photo] Cushy classrooms

Alexa Saler ’25, Writer
March 14, 2023
The best of Black History Month

The best of Black History Month

Julia Dubnoff ’23, Siobhán Minerva ’24, and Ilana Zahavy ’24
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] Ardmore to Harrisburg: PA Education Secretary Khalid Mumin

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
February 14, 2023
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[Photo] A Junior’s Guide to College Applications

Jake Stoller ’24, Writer
February 14, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was greatly inspired by Thoreau, with his famed Letter from Birmingham Jail making reference to the writer | Graphic by

[Photo] Letter to Mr. Piotrowski: Do better!

Opinions Staff
December 9, 2022
Oftentimes, female students must find balance between their gender identity and their passion for STEM | Graphic by

[Photo] Letter to the editor: Do you!

Mark Piotrowski, Writer
December 9, 2022
A gerrymandered pizza | Graphic by

[Photo] Bye-bye miss American pie

Alistair Browning ’26, Writer
December 9, 2022
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[Photo] Capitol Hill’s clock

Hannah Cohen ’25, Writer
December 9, 2022
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[Photo] Fabulous, festive, fall activities

Lila Anafi ’24, Writer
December 9, 2022
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[Photo] Homecoming hype

Alexa Saler ’25, Writer
November 2, 2022
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[Photo] Stuffing your faces

Jake Stoller ’24, Writer
November 2, 2022
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[Photo] Pot politics

Aliyah Brownstein ’24, Writer
November 2, 2022
23 tips to know before 2023

23 tips to know before 2023

Emmi Wu ’23 and Ilana Zahavy ’24
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Johnson’s new LM

Emmi Wu ’23, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
Many local residents are concerned about how cutting down Oakwell trees will impact the environment | Graphic by

[Photo] Save Oakwell: A Sequel

Sam Donagi ’25, Writer
October 6, 2022
Students across LMSD rely on buses to travel to and from school | Graphic by

[Photo] Bussin’

News Editors
October 6, 2022
Many students at LMSD school will no longer receive free lunches | Graphic by

[Photo] Lunch with a price tag

Zoe Hassett ’23, News Editor
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Meet me at midnight

Nolan Shanley ’23, Social Media
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] The right to be heard

Noa Fohrer ’23, Writer
October 6, 2022
Community members can attend Pride at the Park free of charge. | Graphic by

[Photo] Pride at the park

Madeline Fiks ’23, Copy Editor
May 10, 2022
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[Photo] Lending a hand

Crosby Johnson ’24, Features Editor
May 10, 2022
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[Photo] Confronting our Bruised Fruits

Joy Donovan ’23, Opinions Editor
May 10, 2022
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[Photo] Women’s History Month

Dylan Spivack ’24, Writer
March 25, 2022
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[Photo] LM: Lunch Munch

Dani Itkin-Ofer ’24, Writer
March 25, 2022
Ski club is now at LM | Graphic by

[Photo] Dashing through the snow

Ben Cromer, Writer
February 14, 2022
Romantic Drama | Graphic by

[Photo] My life is a romantic comedy

Ruby Romano-Lehr ’24, Writer
February 14, 2022
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[Photo] A forum to forge change

Max Fishman ’22, Writer
February 14, 2022
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[Photo] Turbulent tradition

Noah Barkan ’24, Assistant Business Manager
October 20, 2021
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[Photo] AP testing tips

Michelle Kelly ’23, Copy Editor
May 13, 2021
Free areas under no serious threat do not need an American military presence. | Graphic by

[Photo] Militarism’s cost

Leo Solga ’22, Writer
May 13, 2021
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[Photo] Back by unpopular demand

Mia Hail ’23, Copy Editor
May 13, 2021
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[Photo] Royalties and Loyalties

Nolan Shanley ’23, Writer
April 18, 2021
Concussions are a risk of playing contact sports, but many are eager to still continue participating despite the possibility of injury. | Graphic by Ilana Zahavy ’24

[Photo] Risk vs. reward: head injuries in sports

Julia Dubnoff ’23, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Words Matter

Liam Shack ’22, Writer
February 15, 2021
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